1 00:00:01,293 --> 00:00:03,754 [ Sighs ] 2 00:00:03,754 --> 00:00:05,506 -Hello. -Hello. 3 00:00:05,506 --> 00:00:07,216 Check you out. That's the energy of a woman 4 00:00:07,216 --> 00:00:09,384 who just found out she's pregnant or not pregnant. 5 00:00:09,384 --> 00:00:10,510 No, I'm relieved. 6 00:00:10,510 --> 00:00:13,180 When you're over 50, relief looks like joy. 7 00:00:13,180 --> 00:00:14,973 I put that spare bedroom up for rent. 8 00:00:14,973 --> 00:00:16,350 Think I already found a tenant. 9 00:00:16,350 --> 00:00:18,060 I just wish you didn't have to do this. 10 00:00:18,060 --> 00:00:20,562 Ah, you do what you got to do. I could use the extra money 11 00:00:20,562 --> 00:00:22,564 since I'm paying full price at the vending machine again. 12 00:00:22,564 --> 00:00:24,358 Plus, I made that terrible financial decision 13 00:00:24,358 --> 00:00:25,567 all those years ago. 14 00:00:25,567 --> 00:00:26,902 Getting divorced? Betting on the Sixers? 15 00:00:26,902 --> 00:00:28,862 I became a teacher. Ahh. 16 00:00:28,862 --> 00:00:30,989 Girl, at least try a passive-income side hustle 17 00:00:30,989 --> 00:00:31,949 before a roommate. 18 00:00:31,949 --> 00:00:33,325 I got a chat bot writing eulogies 19 00:00:33,325 --> 00:00:34,785 for nine people as we speak. 20 00:00:34,785 --> 00:00:36,286 Barbara: I just don't feel good about you 21 00:00:36,286 --> 00:00:38,872 giving out your address to strangers online. 22 00:00:38,872 --> 00:00:40,374 It's not safe. 23 00:00:40,374 --> 00:00:41,917 [ Gasps ] What if they kill you? 24 00:00:41,917 --> 00:00:43,460 I'm gonna be fine. Okay? 25 00:00:43,460 --> 00:00:45,837 I used a fake name and a phony address, 26 00:00:45,837 --> 00:00:48,590 and my listing just said "cozy guest suite with a view," 27 00:00:48,590 --> 00:00:51,510 which is Craigslist speak for "it's cramped." 28 00:00:51,510 --> 00:00:54,263 And I e-mailed with this very nice nerd named Lester 29 00:00:54,263 --> 00:00:56,265 with great credit and even better grammar. 30 00:00:56,265 --> 00:00:58,016 I got a good feeling about this. 31 00:00:58,016 --> 00:01:00,269 Guys, guys, I think my search 32 00:01:00,269 --> 00:01:02,479 for a new place to live is over. 33 00:01:02,479 --> 00:01:04,606 After some not so ideal meetups 34 00:01:04,606 --> 00:01:06,775 where I learned to stop using my real name 35 00:01:06,775 --> 00:01:09,319 or list "great hugger" in the About Me section... 36 00:01:09,319 --> 00:01:10,779 I told you. ...I have found 37 00:01:10,779 --> 00:01:13,407 the perfect cozy guest suite with a view. 38 00:01:17,744 --> 00:01:19,204 Lester? 39 00:01:19,204 --> 00:01:21,039 Mildred? 40 00:01:21,039 --> 00:01:23,333 [ Ava laughing ] 41 00:01:28,005 --> 00:01:29,381 [ Laughing continues ] 42 00:01:29,381 --> 00:01:31,174 [ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 43 00:01:31,174 --> 00:01:36,513 ♪♪ 44 00:01:36,513 --> 00:01:41,852 ♪♪ 45 00:01:41,852 --> 00:01:44,104 Barbara: You and Jacob living together is... 46 00:01:44,104 --> 00:01:45,605 I know it's God's will, 47 00:01:45,605 --> 00:01:47,649 but he's gotten awfully creative. 48 00:01:47,649 --> 00:01:50,068 Okay. You wanted me to pick the hairless cat breeder 49 00:01:50,068 --> 00:01:52,362 who doesn't believe in deodorant? 50 00:01:52,362 --> 00:01:53,822 Wait, is it the woman that's hairless 51 00:01:53,822 --> 00:01:54,573 or the cats are hairless? 52 00:02:01,830 --> 00:02:04,416 Hey. Hey. 53 00:02:04,416 --> 00:02:06,043 Maybe you could just keep looking. 54 00:02:06,043 --> 00:02:07,919 Everywhere else is either twice my budget 55 00:02:07,919 --> 00:02:09,171 or a 3-hour commute. 56 00:02:09,171 --> 00:02:11,423 I mean, three hours isn't forever. 57 00:02:11,423 --> 00:02:12,841 [ Knocks on desk ] 58 00:02:12,841 --> 00:02:14,885 Hear ye, hear ye. 59 00:02:14,885 --> 00:02:17,471 Um, so I've gathered you all here today to tell you 60 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:19,765 about a very special pilot program 61 00:02:19,765 --> 00:02:21,600 I think you're gonna be excited about. 62 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:24,311 I already did a pilot program in the '70s, 63 00:02:24,311 --> 00:02:26,438 but I can't tell you where I flew 64 00:02:26,438 --> 00:02:28,023 or what was on the plane. 65 00:02:28,023 --> 00:02:30,901 Okay, well, this is a pilot program 66 00:02:30,901 --> 00:02:33,070 to bring librarians into schools, 67 00:02:33,070 --> 00:02:34,654 and we're starting with Abbott. 68 00:02:34,654 --> 00:02:36,782 I got the idea to bring in local grad students 69 00:02:36,782 --> 00:02:38,283 in library sciences. 70 00:02:38,283 --> 00:02:40,243 They get to check off their experience requirements, 71 00:02:40,243 --> 00:02:43,121 and we get a real librarian. Everybody wins. 72 00:02:43,121 --> 00:02:45,832 Especially me, which this isn't about. 73 00:02:45,832 --> 00:02:47,751 Abbott's the perfect school for this trial, 74 00:02:47,751 --> 00:02:49,127 with its many distinguished teachers 75 00:02:49,127 --> 00:02:50,796 and its zero librarians. 76 00:02:50,796 --> 00:02:52,714 Yes. 77 00:02:52,714 --> 00:02:55,425 So I'd like to introduce you all to the very cool 78 00:02:55,425 --> 00:02:57,219 Ms. Rosalyn Inez, your new librarian. 79 00:02:59,429 --> 00:03:02,224 Thank you, thank you. This has -- 80 00:03:02,224 --> 00:03:03,809 This has been a dream of mine for years. 81 00:03:03,809 --> 00:03:06,561 It's actually why I went back to school. 82 00:03:06,561 --> 00:03:09,439 Just excited to put this program to work. 83 00:03:09,439 --> 00:03:11,650 Another grown woman of substance. 84 00:03:11,650 --> 00:03:12,859 Mm-hmm. 85 00:03:12,859 --> 00:03:14,945 And the kids are gonna love that hat. 86 00:03:14,945 --> 00:03:17,322 You could hide an Easter ham under that hat. 87 00:03:17,322 --> 00:03:20,117 I'm just looking forward to getting to know 88 00:03:20,117 --> 00:03:22,119 each and every one of you. 89 00:03:22,119 --> 00:03:24,413 We'll be using the feedback that we get from you all 90 00:03:24,413 --> 00:03:25,622 to determine if the district 91 00:03:25,622 --> 00:03:27,582 should implement the program all over the city. 92 00:03:27,582 --> 00:03:29,876 Which they will. So yay! 93 00:03:29,876 --> 00:03:31,670 Alright, so before Ms. Inez digs in, 94 00:03:31,670 --> 00:03:33,213 does anyone have any questions? 95 00:03:33,213 --> 00:03:35,924 Yeah. Did you know that Jacob is moving in with Melissa? 96 00:03:35,924 --> 00:03:37,551 That's crazy. Right? 97 00:03:37,551 --> 00:03:39,302 Oh, sorry. That's two questions. My bad. 98 00:03:41,555 --> 00:03:43,890 [ Door opens ] Oh, you need help? 99 00:03:43,890 --> 00:03:44,891 Uh, no. Thank you. 100 00:03:44,891 --> 00:03:46,143 This is -- This is the last of them. 101 00:03:46,143 --> 00:03:48,311 [ Whispers ] I know. 102 00:03:48,311 --> 00:03:49,938 [ Normal voice ] So that looks heavy, huh? 103 00:03:49,938 --> 00:03:51,690 Brutally. [ Grunts ] 104 00:03:51,690 --> 00:03:53,191 Listen, I made puttanesca, 105 00:03:53,191 --> 00:03:54,860 but I only know how to cook for 12, 106 00:03:54,860 --> 00:03:56,820 so if you want some, I'll make you a plate. 107 00:03:56,820 --> 00:03:58,155 But let me know in the next five minutes, 108 00:03:58,155 --> 00:03:59,489 because my show's coming on. 109 00:03:59,489 --> 00:04:01,741 Oh, um..."Real Housewives of New Jersey" 110 00:04:01,741 --> 00:04:02,909 is also on in five, 111 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:04,744 and I-I simply must watch it live. 112 00:04:04,744 --> 00:04:06,079 Okay, that's my show. 113 00:04:06,079 --> 00:04:07,622 No. Yes. 114 00:04:07,622 --> 00:04:09,458 Stop. I will not. 115 00:04:09,458 --> 00:04:10,959 It's -- It's a masterpiece. 116 00:04:10,959 --> 00:04:13,587 I have got to know who called the feds on Teresa. 117 00:04:13,587 --> 00:04:15,714 [ Laughs ] The hubris alone. 118 00:04:15,714 --> 00:04:17,007 And what's up with Marge? 119 00:04:17,007 --> 00:04:18,467 Always changing up her story. 120 00:04:18,467 --> 00:04:20,177 Because she is sneaky. 121 00:04:20,177 --> 00:04:22,304 As hell. 122 00:04:22,304 --> 00:04:23,805 Before you know it, you're in a relationship 123 00:04:23,805 --> 00:04:25,766 with someone who is just like your parents. 124 00:04:25,766 --> 00:04:27,934 Gary was a dead-ringer for my dad. 125 00:04:27,934 --> 00:04:29,311 And Zach was basically my mom. 126 00:04:31,772 --> 00:04:33,899 Are you freaking kidding me? 127 00:04:33,899 --> 00:04:35,692 I love sour cream and onion. 128 00:04:35,692 --> 00:04:37,569 It's so salty and playful. 129 00:04:37,569 --> 00:04:39,237 Both: Like Marge Sr. 130 00:04:41,323 --> 00:04:45,035 Okay, you already relabeled the social sciences? 131 00:04:45,035 --> 00:04:47,621 I thought you would use the abridged DDC, 132 00:04:47,621 --> 00:04:49,915 but this classification is just so thorough. 133 00:04:49,915 --> 00:04:52,375 Janine, have you seen this yet? Yes, yes. 134 00:04:52,375 --> 00:04:55,086 I actually have my very first library card. 135 00:04:55,086 --> 00:04:56,755 Wo-- 136 00:04:56,755 --> 00:04:57,923 I got the librarian from my local branch to sign it. 137 00:04:57,923 --> 00:04:59,508 Oh, wow. 138 00:04:59,508 --> 00:05:01,510 You are very passionate about libraries. 139 00:05:01,510 --> 00:05:04,221 I just love how organized everything is. 140 00:05:04,221 --> 00:05:05,472 Last week, it took me two hours 141 00:05:05,472 --> 00:05:06,973 to find a book on time management. 142 00:05:06,973 --> 00:05:08,099 Rosalyn: Well, things are gonna be 143 00:05:08,099 --> 00:05:09,309 much easier for you to find now. 144 00:05:09,309 --> 00:05:11,728 Excuse me for a second. Mm-hmm. 145 00:05:11,728 --> 00:05:14,397 Oh, hey, I could just check those out for you. 146 00:05:14,397 --> 00:05:16,358 Oh, no need, I'm just grabbing some books 147 00:05:16,358 --> 00:05:17,692 for my children's reading hour, 148 00:05:17,692 --> 00:05:19,444 and I'm on my way. 149 00:05:19,444 --> 00:05:21,071 Well, let me make it easy for you. 150 00:05:21,071 --> 00:05:22,739 It is why I'm here. 151 00:05:22,739 --> 00:05:25,200 You come to me, I check out the books, 152 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:27,035 you return the books, I put -- 153 00:05:27,035 --> 00:05:30,121 I'm familiar with how libraries work. Thank you. 154 00:05:30,121 --> 00:05:31,706 Of course. Mm. 155 00:05:31,706 --> 00:05:33,041 [ Scanner beeps ] Ooh. 156 00:05:33,041 --> 00:05:35,502 Looks like this one's already been reserved, 157 00:05:35,502 --> 00:05:38,964 but I can put your name in to get it next. 158 00:05:38,964 --> 00:05:42,717 Okay, sure. I'll just take those. 159 00:05:42,717 --> 00:05:44,594 And you're sure that "Penny Goes to Potty" 160 00:05:44,594 --> 00:05:45,679 has been reserved? 161 00:05:45,679 --> 00:05:47,430 Because, I mean, each time I come in here 162 00:05:47,430 --> 00:05:50,892 and take it out seamlessly, my students love it. 163 00:05:50,892 --> 00:05:52,561 [ Scanner beeps ] 164 00:05:52,561 --> 00:05:54,729 Ooh, and, uh, this one is a reference book. 165 00:05:54,729 --> 00:05:57,399 That stays in the library. 166 00:05:57,399 --> 00:05:59,192 Aw, Barbara has wanted this for so long. 167 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:00,944 Look how happy she is. 168 00:06:00,944 --> 00:06:03,989 And don't forget these. Oh. 169 00:06:03,989 --> 00:06:05,574 We're really trying to stick 170 00:06:05,574 --> 00:06:07,742 to a checkout limit of three books. 171 00:06:07,742 --> 00:06:09,286 Fine. 172 00:06:12,414 --> 00:06:15,584 Our new librarian is very organized. 173 00:06:15,584 --> 00:06:19,504 Yeah. I don't like it. I'll handle it. 174 00:06:19,504 --> 00:06:21,631 You think you're the queen of the school? 175 00:06:21,631 --> 00:06:22,507 Uh... 176 00:06:22,507 --> 00:06:24,759 "Slaughterhouse-Five"? 177 00:06:24,759 --> 00:06:26,052 I started reading this last month, 178 00:06:26,052 --> 00:06:27,304 but it disappeared 179 00:06:27,304 --> 00:06:28,680 before I could get to the part about slaughterhouses. 180 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:30,640 Well, I checked the previous system, 181 00:06:30,640 --> 00:06:32,601 which was just a sign-out sheet on a napkin, 182 00:06:32,601 --> 00:06:34,561 and asked the student to bring it back, 183 00:06:34,561 --> 00:06:35,604 which they did. 184 00:06:35,604 --> 00:06:36,771 You're like a bounty hunter for books. 185 00:06:36,771 --> 00:06:39,149 [ Sighs ] 186 00:06:39,149 --> 00:06:41,985 What is that boy wearing? 187 00:06:41,985 --> 00:06:43,570 Ooh, I got a good one. 188 00:06:43,570 --> 00:06:45,280 Hey, Jacob, where'd you get that shirt from? 189 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:49,451 Yeah, it looks good on him, right? See? Told ya. 190 00:06:49,451 --> 00:06:51,453 Can you believe I was nervous to wear it to school today 191 00:06:51,453 --> 00:06:53,747 until Melissa pumped me up at breakfast? 192 00:06:53,747 --> 00:06:55,832 Hey, Mr. Johnson, where'd you get those shoes? 193 00:06:55,832 --> 00:06:58,501 Crappos? [ Laughing ] 194 00:06:58,501 --> 00:06:59,586 [ Crying ] 195 00:07:03,173 --> 00:07:06,384 Now is the time for us to explore 196 00:07:06,384 --> 00:07:09,888 and find something that piques our imaginations. 197 00:07:09,888 --> 00:07:12,307 Oh, and don't forget there's a 3-book limit. 198 00:07:12,307 --> 00:07:15,518 Uh, hey, Mrs. Howard. Hello. 199 00:07:15,518 --> 00:07:17,437 Uh, did you get the e-mail with the link 200 00:07:17,437 --> 00:07:19,481 to schedule a time to use the library? 201 00:07:19,481 --> 00:07:21,483 Oh, I've been doing this a long time. 202 00:07:21,483 --> 00:07:24,944 Um, the seventh-grade class has scheduled time 203 00:07:24,944 --> 00:07:26,446 to work on a research project, 204 00:07:26,446 --> 00:07:28,239 and having multiple classes in here 205 00:07:28,239 --> 00:07:29,574 is just distracting, I'm afraid. 206 00:07:29,574 --> 00:07:30,825 I'm sorry. 207 00:07:30,825 --> 00:07:33,244 Are you asking my students, 208 00:07:33,244 --> 00:07:36,289 my scholars of words and letters, 209 00:07:36,289 --> 00:07:37,916 to leave the library? 210 00:07:37,916 --> 00:07:40,877 I would be happy to help you schedule a time for your class 211 00:07:40,877 --> 00:07:43,088 to have full use of the library, 212 00:07:43,088 --> 00:07:45,965 and please feel no shame in letting me know 213 00:07:45,965 --> 00:07:47,884 if you need my help using the Google Doc. 214 00:07:47,884 --> 00:07:49,678 Oh, I know what a Google doctor is. 215 00:07:49,678 --> 00:07:51,554 Uh... 216 00:07:51,554 --> 00:07:54,933 So the librarian program is going well, right? 217 00:07:54,933 --> 00:07:56,518 It's great. 218 00:07:56,518 --> 00:07:57,769 Ms. Inez has been setting aside books 219 00:07:57,769 --> 00:07:59,771 that align with my class's curriculum. 220 00:07:59,771 --> 00:08:01,648 I mean, I've never seen the kids so excited about reading. 221 00:08:01,648 --> 00:08:02,774 I knew this was a good idea. 222 00:08:02,774 --> 00:08:05,193 It's like a librarian for the library. 223 00:08:05,193 --> 00:08:06,653 Duh. You know? Exactly. 224 00:08:06,653 --> 00:08:09,823 Oh, hey, Barbara, how great is the library now? 225 00:08:09,823 --> 00:08:11,324 A captain for the ship. 226 00:08:11,324 --> 00:08:13,076 Oh, it's just great, Janine, 227 00:08:13,076 --> 00:08:16,079 as you can see by these tiny little disappointed faces 228 00:08:16,079 --> 00:08:19,249 that were not allowed to check books out of the library. 229 00:08:19,249 --> 00:08:22,043 Um...Oh, my God, I'm -- I'm so sorry. 230 00:08:22,043 --> 00:08:24,212 Uh, why weren't they allowed to check out books? 231 00:08:24,212 --> 00:08:25,630 Because the library is booked out 232 00:08:25,630 --> 00:08:28,091 like some new hip restaurant with a hostess 233 00:08:28,091 --> 00:08:30,260 that has no respect for the patrons 234 00:08:30,260 --> 00:08:33,304 that came before they started charging $25 235 00:08:33,304 --> 00:08:35,056 to set your drink on fire. 236 00:08:36,516 --> 00:08:39,436 Now, I think it's obvious that there needs to be 237 00:08:39,436 --> 00:08:41,521 some changes to this library program. 238 00:08:41,521 --> 00:08:45,275 Oh, I would hate to leave bad feedback. 239 00:08:50,530 --> 00:08:52,657 Hey, Barbara. I just wanted to check in 240 00:08:52,657 --> 00:08:53,742 because you seemed a little upset. 241 00:08:53,742 --> 00:08:55,577 Perturbed. 242 00:08:55,577 --> 00:08:57,162 Well, if there's anything I can do to improve 243 00:08:57,162 --> 00:08:59,748 the librarian program, I would love to know. 244 00:08:59,748 --> 00:09:02,167 It is adding a level of difficulty that, 245 00:09:02,167 --> 00:09:04,419 if anything, is stifling 246 00:09:04,419 --> 00:09:07,255 my students' interest in books. 247 00:09:07,255 --> 00:09:09,048 Okay. Um... 248 00:09:09,048 --> 00:09:12,469 Alright. That is feedback I can work with. 249 00:09:12,469 --> 00:09:14,387 Your word holds a ton of weight with me. 250 00:09:14,387 --> 00:09:15,847 Thank you, Janine. 251 00:09:15,847 --> 00:09:17,098 No. Thank you. You know, 252 00:09:17,098 --> 00:09:19,476 I'm gonna make this work for the woman who molded me. 253 00:09:19,476 --> 00:09:22,937 I was a lump of clay on one of those, um... 254 00:09:22,937 --> 00:09:26,024 the things that the clay -- that the clay spins on -- 255 00:09:26,024 --> 00:09:27,525 the clay-spinning -- The pottery wheel. 256 00:09:27,525 --> 00:09:29,027 A pottery wheel. See? Still molding. 257 00:09:29,027 --> 00:09:31,446 I'm going to get back to work and figure out 258 00:09:31,446 --> 00:09:33,823 how to make it better for the littles. 259 00:09:36,785 --> 00:09:38,328 Howdy, cowboy. 260 00:09:38,328 --> 00:09:39,871 Oh! That is so satisfying. 261 00:09:39,871 --> 00:09:42,082 Oh, my gosh, there's just something about 262 00:09:42,082 --> 00:09:43,833 building a tiny scene. 263 00:09:43,833 --> 00:09:47,045 I want to live in this Parisian café. 264 00:09:47,045 --> 00:09:48,755 Hey, you want me to pack up the rest of the ziti 265 00:09:48,755 --> 00:09:50,423 for you to take for lunch tomorrow? 266 00:09:50,423 --> 00:09:52,509 Uh, I think I should pick up lunch tomorrow. 267 00:09:52,509 --> 00:09:54,344 Jacob, if you don't like my ziti, just say so, 268 00:09:54,344 --> 00:09:56,554 and I will heave myself out that window. 269 00:09:56,554 --> 00:09:59,516 No, no, it's just that... Did you see what happened today 270 00:09:59,516 --> 00:10:01,643 with Mr. Johnson when he cried? 271 00:10:01,643 --> 00:10:06,189 I think our friendship is throwing off the dynamics. 272 00:10:06,189 --> 00:10:08,942 Today I ate out of a Tupperware that had your name on it. 273 00:10:08,942 --> 00:10:10,777 And Mr. Johnson thought I was stealing your food, 274 00:10:10,777 --> 00:10:12,403 so he decided it was a free-for-all 275 00:10:12,403 --> 00:10:13,530 and ate Barbara's lunch. 276 00:10:13,530 --> 00:10:15,365 And then Barbara was so cranky 277 00:10:15,365 --> 00:10:16,866 that she drank the last cup of coffee 278 00:10:16,866 --> 00:10:19,744 without making a new pot, and Gregory was then so tired 279 00:10:19,744 --> 00:10:21,996 that he left the hose on in the garden. 280 00:10:21,996 --> 00:10:23,414 And then that's why the kids tracked 281 00:10:23,414 --> 00:10:24,249 all the mud into my classroom. 282 00:10:24,249 --> 00:10:25,834 And I went to find Mr. Johnson. 283 00:10:25,834 --> 00:10:28,086 But he was still crying, so I had to clean it up myself. 284 00:10:28,086 --> 00:10:30,338 See? It's -- It's -- It's chaos. 285 00:10:30,338 --> 00:10:32,507 I think we should just pretend like nothing 286 00:10:32,507 --> 00:10:33,925 has changed between us. Oh, yeah. 287 00:10:33,925 --> 00:10:35,343 We gotta keep our friendship a secret 288 00:10:35,343 --> 00:10:37,011 because I cannot be mopping every day. 289 00:10:37,011 --> 00:10:38,805 Yeah, exactly. 290 00:10:38,805 --> 00:10:41,140 It's a sacrifice for the greater good. 291 00:10:41,140 --> 00:10:43,101 It also protects what we have. 292 00:10:43,101 --> 00:10:46,020 And now what we have... 293 00:10:46,020 --> 00:10:48,565 book nook number two. 294 00:10:48,565 --> 00:10:50,650 Or could be my panty liners, 295 00:10:50,650 --> 00:10:52,443 but, hey, let's find out together. 296 00:10:52,443 --> 00:10:54,404 [ Gasps ] And it is... 297 00:10:54,404 --> 00:10:57,073 la Notre-Dame de Paris. 298 00:10:57,073 --> 00:11:00,660 Merci, Amazon Prime. 299 00:11:00,660 --> 00:11:03,329 "The wolf hadn't eaten all day." 300 00:11:03,329 --> 00:11:05,081 Janine: Barbara's feedback is a gift. 301 00:11:05,081 --> 00:11:06,583 I mean, without it, 302 00:11:06,583 --> 00:11:07,959 I wouldn't have known to update the program. 303 00:11:07,959 --> 00:11:11,462 Her wisdom gave me the idea to cater part of the program 304 00:11:11,462 --> 00:11:15,967 specifically to getting pre-readers excited about books. 305 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:18,511 "So I'll huff and I'll puff. 306 00:11:18,511 --> 00:11:21,764 And I'll bl-l-l-l-ow your house down." 307 00:11:21,764 --> 00:11:23,224 [ Laughter ] 308 00:11:23,224 --> 00:11:25,768 What do you think? It's pretty cool, huh? 309 00:11:25,768 --> 00:11:28,062 I think she's getting them a little bit too excited. 310 00:11:28,062 --> 00:11:30,565 Nap time is in an hour. 311 00:11:30,565 --> 00:11:33,192 The kindergarten day is a delicate balance 312 00:11:33,192 --> 00:11:35,153 that can be easily upset. 313 00:11:35,153 --> 00:11:37,071 "He couldn't puff anymore." 314 00:11:37,071 --> 00:11:39,532 Now it's your turn. 315 00:11:39,532 --> 00:11:42,660 Children: And I'll huff and I'll puff 316 00:11:42,660 --> 00:11:45,788 and I'll blow your house down! 317 00:11:45,788 --> 00:11:47,790 Oh, no, it's too much! It's too much! 318 00:11:47,790 --> 00:11:49,500 I'll say. 319 00:11:49,500 --> 00:11:51,210 Mrs. Howard, I blew down the house. 320 00:11:51,210 --> 00:11:53,296 Mrs. Howard, how come you don't read this good? 321 00:11:54,881 --> 00:11:56,716 I can do voices. 322 00:11:56,716 --> 00:11:58,718 I am very adept at many amusing sounds. 323 00:11:58,718 --> 00:12:00,261 Watch. 324 00:12:00,261 --> 00:12:03,222 [ Snorting ] I am a pig. 325 00:12:03,222 --> 00:12:06,434 [ Howls ] I am a wolf. 326 00:12:06,434 --> 00:12:08,394 And I am a librarian who thinks 327 00:12:08,394 --> 00:12:11,230 that I can just change everything around here. 328 00:12:13,608 --> 00:12:14,901 Shh. 329 00:12:14,901 --> 00:12:16,361 Ah, I think, uh -- 330 00:12:16,361 --> 00:12:18,321 I think I'll sit over here. 331 00:12:18,321 --> 00:12:21,074 Well, in that case, I will sit over here away from there. 332 00:12:21,074 --> 00:12:23,326 Yeah. Guess that's just how it is between her and I. 333 00:12:25,370 --> 00:12:26,788 Hey, anybody seen the pencil grips? 334 00:12:26,788 --> 00:12:28,831 [ Laughing ] 335 00:12:30,291 --> 00:12:31,334 Hello? 336 00:12:31,334 --> 00:12:32,919 [ Snickering ] 337 00:12:32,919 --> 00:12:36,631 Cool. Cool, cool. 338 00:12:36,631 --> 00:12:37,674 I don't know what's going on with these two, 339 00:12:37,674 --> 00:12:38,549 but I don't like it. 340 00:12:40,343 --> 00:12:42,971 "Roommates be like..." heart emojis. 341 00:12:42,971 --> 00:12:44,138 You texting Jacob? 342 00:12:44,138 --> 00:12:47,058 What? No. Mind your own business. 343 00:12:47,058 --> 00:12:50,061 It's not what you think. 344 00:12:50,061 --> 00:12:51,396 You're sharing memes. 345 00:12:51,396 --> 00:12:53,106 I share memes with a lot of people. 346 00:12:53,106 --> 00:12:54,857 Yeah, that's common practice between co-workers. 347 00:12:54,857 --> 00:12:58,778 Two people texting each other LOLs in the same room. 348 00:12:58,778 --> 00:13:01,197 You two are friends. Please don't tell anyone. 349 00:13:01,197 --> 00:13:03,324 We're not ready for people to know. 350 00:13:03,324 --> 00:13:06,286 Alright, but this is a dangerous game you're playing. 351 00:13:11,374 --> 00:13:14,168 Alright, students, it's story time. 352 00:13:14,168 --> 00:13:16,337 Can we go to the library? 353 00:13:16,337 --> 00:13:18,423 No, sweetheart, it's not our scheduled time. 354 00:13:18,423 --> 00:13:20,174 Children: Aww. 355 00:13:20,174 --> 00:13:22,468 We like when Ms. Inez does the voices. 356 00:13:22,468 --> 00:13:25,430 Oh. 357 00:13:25,430 --> 00:13:27,640 Isn't this amazing? Look at this. 358 00:13:27,640 --> 00:13:30,184 Not only has it increased use of the library, 359 00:13:30,184 --> 00:13:32,645 I mean, it's made everything way more targeted. 360 00:13:32,645 --> 00:13:34,647 And look. 361 00:13:34,647 --> 00:13:36,274 Mr. Johnson donated his old baseball cards 362 00:13:36,274 --> 00:13:37,942 so the kids could use them as bookmarks. 363 00:13:37,942 --> 00:13:40,028 Wait, is this Mr. Johnson? 364 00:13:40,028 --> 00:13:42,071 Did he play in the Negro Leagues? 365 00:13:42,071 --> 00:13:44,574 [ Gasps ] Watch your mouth. 366 00:13:44,574 --> 00:13:46,993 186 pages of pure fire. 367 00:13:46,993 --> 00:13:48,161 I was flipping so fast, I had to buy one 368 00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:49,412 of those little finger condoms 369 00:13:49,412 --> 00:13:50,663 off the cashier at the corner store. 370 00:13:50,663 --> 00:13:52,707 [ Laughs ] 371 00:13:52,707 --> 00:13:56,419 Oh, Mrs. Howard and class...again. 372 00:13:56,419 --> 00:13:58,671 Hi, kids. 373 00:13:58,671 --> 00:14:02,091 Uh, Mrs. Howard, I don't have you all on the schedule, 374 00:14:02,091 --> 00:14:04,802 but I have a feeling it's because 375 00:14:04,802 --> 00:14:07,055 you didn't fill out the online reservation form. 376 00:14:07,055 --> 00:14:09,223 I most certainly did not. 377 00:14:09,223 --> 00:14:12,060 Yet here we are in the library 378 00:14:12,060 --> 00:14:14,520 without a major disaster. 379 00:14:14,520 --> 00:14:17,690 It's almost as if it didn't matter at all. 380 00:14:17,690 --> 00:14:19,567 You know what? I can handle it. 381 00:14:19,567 --> 00:14:21,861 Yeah, yeah. I'll talk to her. Yeah. 382 00:14:21,861 --> 00:14:24,822 ♪ Mrs. Howard ♪ 383 00:14:24,822 --> 00:14:26,532 Um, can I ask why you didn't fill out the form? 384 00:14:26,532 --> 00:14:30,411 Janine, this is a slow waltz to nowhere. 385 00:14:30,411 --> 00:14:31,829 There are a million different improvements 386 00:14:31,829 --> 00:14:33,706 that this school could use. 387 00:14:33,706 --> 00:14:37,001 Why not focus on one of those that could really help? 388 00:14:37,001 --> 00:14:39,504 Because, sweetheart, this ain't it. 389 00:14:39,504 --> 00:14:41,339 Is everything okay? 390 00:14:41,339 --> 00:14:43,966 Everything is fine, Manny. 391 00:14:43,966 --> 00:14:46,010 I appreciate what you all do. 392 00:14:46,010 --> 00:14:48,846 This program is more of a distraction 393 00:14:48,846 --> 00:14:50,306 than an improvement. 394 00:14:50,306 --> 00:14:52,517 Come along, students, let's go. 395 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:53,684 Hmm. 396 00:14:53,684 --> 00:14:56,229 Bye. 397 00:14:56,229 --> 00:14:58,064 You know what? She just needs time. 398 00:14:58,064 --> 00:15:00,650 Barbara will come around. We should just move forward. 399 00:15:00,650 --> 00:15:01,818 Well, if that's how she feels, 400 00:15:01,818 --> 00:15:03,402 there is no moving forward. 401 00:15:03,402 --> 00:15:04,946 What? Janine, we have to care 402 00:15:04,946 --> 00:15:06,489 about what teachers say. 403 00:15:06,489 --> 00:15:09,158 Especially ones with as much seniority as Barbara. 404 00:15:09,158 --> 00:15:10,952 That was our mission statement when we came to the district. 405 00:15:10,952 --> 00:15:12,703 We listened to teachers. We don't ignore them. 406 00:15:12,703 --> 00:15:14,330 That's what makes us different. 407 00:15:14,330 --> 00:15:16,374 Yes, I know, but this works. 408 00:15:16,374 --> 00:15:17,625 I mean, doesn't it? Look. 409 00:15:17,625 --> 00:15:18,751 If Barbara says it doesn't work, then that's gonna go 410 00:15:18,751 --> 00:15:20,628 a long way with Superintendent Reynolds. 411 00:15:20,628 --> 00:15:22,672 And he's always looking for a reason to say no. 412 00:15:29,679 --> 00:15:32,557 You okay? Look like Raven having a vision. 413 00:15:32,557 --> 00:15:34,267 I'm shutting down the program. 414 00:15:34,267 --> 00:15:36,602 It isn't working for everyone. 415 00:15:36,602 --> 00:15:38,062 Okay. Um... 416 00:15:38,062 --> 00:15:39,438 who's everyone? 417 00:15:39,438 --> 00:15:40,690 Well, it hasn't been successful 418 00:15:40,690 --> 00:15:42,900 with the early primary grades. 419 00:15:42,900 --> 00:15:44,610 Me and Melissa's classes love it. 420 00:15:44,610 --> 00:15:47,613 Barbara said it was a failure. 421 00:15:47,613 --> 00:15:50,324 That's because she can't just do whatever she wants anymore. 422 00:15:50,324 --> 00:15:52,326 She's throwing a tantrum. 423 00:15:52,326 --> 00:15:55,037 Okay, but it's Barbara. 424 00:15:55,037 --> 00:15:57,331 Doesn't mean she's always right. 425 00:15:57,331 --> 00:15:59,041 Jacob did say all of his students 426 00:15:59,041 --> 00:16:00,668 turned in their reports on time 427 00:16:00,668 --> 00:16:03,462 and scored in the 80th to 90th percentile. 428 00:16:03,462 --> 00:16:06,424 That's because the program is good. 429 00:16:06,424 --> 00:16:09,510 Having a librarian in a library is good. 430 00:16:09,510 --> 00:16:11,929 Barbara is saying it's bad. 431 00:16:11,929 --> 00:16:13,764 She is wrong. Huh. 432 00:16:13,764 --> 00:16:16,309 She's just taking advantage of your relationship. 433 00:16:16,309 --> 00:16:17,727 She wouldn't do that. 434 00:16:17,727 --> 00:16:19,770 I don't think she's doing it intentionally. 435 00:16:19,770 --> 00:16:22,106 But you may have to step outside 436 00:16:22,106 --> 00:16:24,025 of how Barbara is making Janine feel here 437 00:16:24,025 --> 00:16:26,277 and just look at the big picture. 438 00:16:28,196 --> 00:16:31,616 Big picture is it works... Mm-hmm. 439 00:16:31,616 --> 00:16:33,409 ...but it doesn't matter because Barbara's feedback 440 00:16:33,409 --> 00:16:34,619 is just gonna tank the thing. 441 00:16:34,619 --> 00:16:35,995 And I can't even confront her 442 00:16:35,995 --> 00:16:37,622 because she might not talk to me ever again. 443 00:16:37,622 --> 00:16:38,998 Well, maybe that's a risk 444 00:16:38,998 --> 00:16:40,166 you're just gonna have to take. 445 00:16:46,214 --> 00:16:48,299 Just books, good, 446 00:16:48,299 --> 00:16:49,425 librarians and librarians... 447 00:16:49,425 --> 00:16:50,509 I got it, I get... Okay, alright. 448 00:16:50,509 --> 00:16:52,637 ...what you're saying. 449 00:16:52,637 --> 00:16:54,555 Isn't that terrible? ...says to the first muffin, 450 00:16:54,555 --> 00:16:55,973 "Holy smokes, a talking muffin." 451 00:16:55,973 --> 00:16:56,933 [ Laughs, snorts ] 452 00:16:58,559 --> 00:17:00,144 Oh, she was laughing at something else. 453 00:17:00,144 --> 00:17:01,812 She -- She heard a really funny joke earlier, 454 00:17:01,812 --> 00:17:03,189 and my joke wasn't even funny. 455 00:17:03,189 --> 00:17:05,733 It was -- It was offensive. Shame on me. 456 00:17:05,733 --> 00:17:07,985 Oh, hell yeah. Coupon for two-for-one at Rita's. 457 00:17:07,985 --> 00:17:09,362 We should go after school, Ja-- 458 00:17:09,362 --> 00:17:11,864 Ohnson. Uh, what do you think? 459 00:17:11,864 --> 00:17:13,824 Oh, I'd love to. 460 00:17:13,824 --> 00:17:15,826 It's been a rough week. I can use the pick-me-up. 461 00:17:19,580 --> 00:17:21,123 Okay. Hang on. You know what? 462 00:17:21,123 --> 00:17:23,209 I'm sick of pretending to be somebody that I'm not. 463 00:17:23,209 --> 00:17:26,796 I meant to invite Jacob because we're friends, 464 00:17:26,796 --> 00:17:30,967 so you can just deal with it. Because I like this man. 465 00:17:30,967 --> 00:17:33,511 And I like this woman, I do. I like you. 466 00:17:33,511 --> 00:17:34,929 We like each other. 467 00:17:34,929 --> 00:17:37,098 Oh, man, I feel so free 468 00:17:37,098 --> 00:17:39,433 and so, like, relieved. 469 00:17:39,433 --> 00:17:40,643 Yeah. So after school today, 470 00:17:40,643 --> 00:17:42,770 I'm gonna go get some passion fruit water ice 471 00:17:42,770 --> 00:17:45,106 with Jacob. 472 00:17:45,106 --> 00:17:46,607 Why do you get your hopes up 473 00:17:46,607 --> 00:17:48,192 when it always ends in heartbreak? 474 00:17:48,192 --> 00:17:50,736 Alright, go ahead. Get it out. 475 00:17:50,736 --> 00:17:52,488 Get what out? 476 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:57,702 Glad your roommate situation is working out. 477 00:17:57,702 --> 00:18:00,162 The only white-on-white friendship I'm invested in 478 00:18:00,162 --> 00:18:01,414 is Ben and Jerry's. 479 00:18:01,414 --> 00:18:02,873 Huh. 480 00:18:02,873 --> 00:18:05,543 I guess the Abbott ecosystem is stronger than we thought. 481 00:18:07,044 --> 00:18:09,922 Your office hour isn't scheduled until next week. 482 00:18:09,922 --> 00:18:12,925 Also, it's for current teachers. 483 00:18:12,925 --> 00:18:15,011 Yeah, that's not why I'm here. Hmm. 484 00:18:15,011 --> 00:18:18,347 Um, you said the librarian program isn't working. 485 00:18:18,347 --> 00:18:20,057 That's right. 486 00:18:20,057 --> 00:18:23,477 And to be clear, what exactly isn't working about it? 487 00:18:23,477 --> 00:18:25,062 It favors the older students 488 00:18:25,062 --> 00:18:27,481 and is ineffective with the primary classes. 489 00:18:31,235 --> 00:18:34,905 Janine, it upsets the rhythm of my classroom. 490 00:18:34,905 --> 00:18:37,867 Sure, but it's working because it's working 491 00:18:37,867 --> 00:18:39,702 for Gregory's class, 492 00:18:39,702 --> 00:18:41,370 and it's working for Melissa's class, too. 493 00:18:41,370 --> 00:18:43,289 And your kids seem to love it, 494 00:18:43,289 --> 00:18:47,209 so it just isn't working for you. 495 00:18:47,209 --> 00:18:50,880 And I accept that, but... 496 00:18:50,880 --> 00:18:54,383 this program isn't about you. 497 00:18:54,383 --> 00:18:56,594 This is terrifying and will haunt my dreams and nightmares 498 00:18:56,594 --> 00:19:00,598 for the next seven years, but...you're wrong 499 00:19:00,598 --> 00:19:05,186 and I am moving forward with the program, 500 00:19:05,186 --> 00:19:09,648 so leave whatever feedback you need to leave. 501 00:19:09,648 --> 00:19:11,233 That I will do. 502 00:19:17,073 --> 00:19:19,784 I value Barbara's opinion so much that I forgot 503 00:19:19,784 --> 00:19:22,870 that hers isn't the only opinion that matters. 504 00:19:22,870 --> 00:19:26,290 Couldn't see the forest for the trees, as they say, 505 00:19:26,290 --> 00:19:29,585 which I never fully understood that expression, 506 00:19:29,585 --> 00:19:33,672 because if I'm in the forest, then all I'm seeing are trees. 507 00:19:33,672 --> 00:19:35,800 All the reviews for the program have been great. 508 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:37,802 Uh-huh. 509 00:19:37,802 --> 00:19:41,013 But I see that you haven't opened Barbara's review yet. 510 00:19:41,013 --> 00:19:42,848 Subject line, 511 00:19:42,848 --> 00:19:46,310 "Unvarnished thoughts on a rather ambitious program." 512 00:19:46,310 --> 00:19:48,604 Oh, woof. Okay. 513 00:19:48,604 --> 00:19:50,022 You want me to just read it? 514 00:19:50,022 --> 00:19:51,816 You gotta get it out of the way. 515 00:19:51,816 --> 00:19:53,567 You know what? 516 00:19:53,567 --> 00:19:54,527 I'm gonna fight for this program no matter what. 517 00:19:54,527 --> 00:19:56,404 So, sure. 518 00:19:56,404 --> 00:19:57,780 Just let me look away. 519 00:20:03,244 --> 00:20:06,664 Yeah, you're gonna have to read this one yourself. 520 00:20:09,083 --> 00:20:10,584 Okay. 521 00:20:13,921 --> 00:20:15,714 "I wish I could say that this program 522 00:20:15,714 --> 00:20:18,509 has been a positive addition to Abbott Elementary." 523 00:20:18,509 --> 00:20:21,470 [ Sighs ] 524 00:20:21,470 --> 00:20:25,057 "But that would be... insufficient 525 00:20:25,057 --> 00:20:26,726 because this program will, 526 00:20:26,726 --> 00:20:29,478 if supported with the care it has been initiated with, 527 00:20:29,478 --> 00:20:32,148 have a positive impact on countless students 528 00:20:32,148 --> 00:20:34,316 far beyond the walls of this school." 529 00:20:36,360 --> 00:20:37,903 Keep reading. 530 00:20:46,328 --> 00:20:48,330 "No one would accept the hare's challenge. 531 00:20:48,330 --> 00:20:50,583 And then a lone voice rose up. 532 00:20:50,583 --> 00:20:54,295 'I'll race you!' said the tortoise." 533 00:20:54,295 --> 00:20:55,379 [ Laughter ] 534 00:20:55,379 --> 00:20:57,590 Mrs. Howard, would you join us, please? 535 00:20:57,590 --> 00:21:00,092 Yay! 536 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:01,802 Is this necessary? 537 00:21:01,802 --> 00:21:04,263 Whoa, Ms. Inez with the olive branch. 538 00:21:04,263 --> 00:21:06,348 Yeah. Hopefully Barbara don't hit her with it. 539 00:21:06,348 --> 00:21:10,269 [ Jamaican accent ] "'You?' said the hare snickering. 540 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:13,689 Heh, heh. Now, that's a fine joke. 541 00:21:13,689 --> 00:21:15,441 I will..." 542 00:21:15,441 --> 00:21:16,609 Why did she choose to make all the characters Jamaican? 543 00:21:16,609 --> 00:21:18,903 Just let her cook, Gregory. 544 00:21:18,903 --> 00:21:21,906 "'...line! Shall we race?'" 545 00:21:21,906 --> 00:21:23,616 [ Laughter ] 546 00:21:26,035 --> 00:21:28,704 -- Captions by VITAC --